Desiree's
Dance Academy offers
an extensive range of dance classes and workshops for all ages.
Visit the links to view more about our classes.
JAZZ AND TAP CLASSES IN 2010
DANCE – JUST LIKE A SPORT ONLY
HARDER!!!!'
Not only are dancers top athletes –
they also use their athleticism for the sole purpose of entertaining
an audience. Our 2010 jazz and tap programs recognize this and
are structured in a similar way to sports training with a performance
edge. We fulfill this outcome by offering every tap and jazz
student a training class and a performance class in 2010. Sportspeople
devote at least 2 session per week to their sport – one session
for training and the other session for competing/playing the
game – and our classes will be no different.
TRAINING
CLASSES Focus on:
PERFORMANCE
CLASSES Focus on:
The
fundamental skills of each dance style
Technique
Theatre
Rules / Etiquette
Dance as a means of expression
Flexibility
Exercises
Safe dance skills
Learning
of dance routines choreographed by industry professionals
Drills & Skills
Training
Stagecraft
and performance skills
Exam & Scholarship
Preparation
Teambuilding
Exercises
Strength
Work & Stamina Training
Leadership
Courses
Theory
that includes anatomy, physiology, nutrition
Opportunities
for all students to perform at concerts, fetes, festivals and
competitions
Each
training class is sequentially graded which ensures that all
teachers don’t just end up teaching what they feel like on
the day. Students can progress at their own rate and are examined
ONLY when they are ready to progress to the next level.
Performance
Classes are heavily discounted to ensure that all families,
no matter what their circumstance can afford to give their
children dance opportunities. Students are grouped according
to age which encourages social interaction and formation of
friendships.
Training
classes are taught by
FULLY QUALIFIED dance teachers who have taken the time and
effort to study for dance teacher certification through the
Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing, Royal Academy of
Dance and/or Australian Dance Assessment Program. Many also
have university qualifications as well.
The
only conditions that we place on enrolment in a performance
class are:
Students must have an excellent attendance record as performance
classes permit a maximum of 5 classes only to be missed in
a year. This fosters commitment, persistence and discipline;
as well as consideration for the other students in their group.
Students
must wear the correct uniform to class with their hair in a
tight bun
Each
student must be enrolled in a Training Class of the same style
and wear correct uniform and hair to class. Teenage students
who are new to the school may be asked to present a short dance
to their teacher.
